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CBN BOOSTS FOREX STABILITY WITH $876 MILLION ALLOCATION TO BANKS

By Ibekwe Blessing Ijeoma 

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has sold $876 million to 26 banks in its latest auction, rejecting six bidders in the process.

This move is part of the CBN's ongoing efforts to manage foreign exchange liquidity and stabilize the naira. The auction results highlight the stringent criteria the bank employs in selecting successful bidders to ensure the effective allocation of foreign currency resources within the financial system.

The rejected bids were likely due to non-compliance with the Central Bank's set guidelines or insufficient bidding prices. By maintaining a selective process, the CBN aims to curb speculative activities and promote a more stable and robust financial market. This auction is one of the measures the bank is employing to address the nation's foreign exchange challenges and support economic growth.

Additionally, the Central Bank’s strategic interventions in the foreign exchange market are crucial for controlling inflation and ensuring liquidity for critical sectors of the economy. The $876 million sale underscores the CBN’s commitment to balancing demand and supply pressures, ultimately fostering a more resilient economic environment. As the global economic landscape remains volatile, such actions by the CBN are vital in shielding the Nigerian economy from external shocks and sustaining investor confidence.

This auction also reflects the Central Bank’s broader monetary policy framework aimed at enhancing transparency and efficiency in the foreign exchange market. By providing regular and substantial forex allocations to commercial banks, the CBN helps to mitigate currency volatility, thereby stabilizing import and export activities. The ongoing measures are expected to bolster the naira, attract foreign investment, and support domestic industries reliant on imported goods and services. In the long term, such efforts are pivotal in achieving sustainable economic growth and development in Nigeria.